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Transferring a Section 8 Voucher
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Portability is a term used to describe a family's ability to rent a dwelling unit outside the jurisdiction of the PRHA and receive Section 8 tenant-based assistance.

A voucher holder or the participant family has the right to lease a unit outside of PRHA's jurisdiction or anywhere in the United States in the jurisdiction of a housing authority with tenant-based assistance.

The link below will allow you to access and fill out a Request for Portability Transfer. This form can be filled out online. Once it is filled out, you MUST either:
1. Save it and email it as an attachment to Mrs. Anderson; OR
2. Deliver it to the offices of the Authority.

Request for Portability Transfer

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